Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

My friend's baby shower went off without a hitch.

After trying for over 3 years - they gave up on ever having a baby. When they had made peace with this fact - Ta Da! Pregnant!
I jokingly told TT that it was the countdown to the end of our friendship. We have been friends since we were 5.
She actually asked me to plan her shower for her. I had left it up to some of her closer friends, but I am honoured that she asked me, and as busy as I have been (work, packing to move, buying new stuff for the house) I always love an excuse to plan an event.

The day started off rainy, but cleared up to become a beautiful sunny day for us to set up in the garden (as we had originally planned)

I sprinkled Crunchie on top of the cupcakes to resemble stardust - the humidity ruined the effect a bit, but it is the thought that counts!

In sticking with the blue and green colour scheme, I made collars for the welcome drinks (passion fruit & lemonade)

I need to get myself a PA for all these clever ideas. Fun to look at, not so much fun to make late at night!

Thank goodness the favours were made a long time ago with the help of my mom!

 One does not need alot of money - just some clever ideas (and someone to help execute them)

Twinkle Twinkle little Star

Goodbye February!
Yet another month has flown by!

I began planning my friend's March Baby Shower in December and I think people thought I was crazy & over-eager.
With the start I have had to the year - I am in need of a holiday to prevent me from burning out (yes we are only 2 months in!)

I decided on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star as the theme and the colours are blue and lime green. (Yellow seemed too obvious) I am working on a tight budget so I have had to be inventive and use clever decor to make it look like I spent alot of money - but didn't.

The favours have been made thanks to my Mom helping me out - aren't they delightful?

My friend is making cupcakes with "Stardust" (Crunchie crumbled on top) and star shaped cookies.

I have the cutest ideas to print little labels to go around the glasses for when guests arrive.

I am making little streamers to hang behind our Mommy to Be - ribbon with little stars threaded onto them.

I made the invite online and I am using a website called PurpleTrail.com. They make it so easy to send reminders and keep track of the guests who have RSVPed. (It will even let you print out the guestlist at the end)

I have a poll for the guests to complete - What gift are you buying? 

This way, you can get an idea of what others will bring so that you don't all bring the same thing.

ie: Clothing: Newborn - 1 year, 1 - 2 years, 2 -3 years. Toiletries. Toys etc 

Super Easy and needed seeing as I am seriously juggling a lot at work.

What cute Baby showers have you been to recently and what made them so unique?